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Energy Safe Victoria issues advice after wild weather
Following strong rain and winds leading to power outages across the state, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has issued advice regarding fallen powerlines, the safe use…
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Nearly 11 million dwellings in Australia
A new publication by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there are an estimated 10.9 million dwellings in Australia as of June this year.…
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Recommendation to improve beach safety signage
New research highlights how improvements to beach safety signage could prevent drownings in the future. The study by University of Adelaide researcher Dr Masaki Shibata…
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Census data shows veterans likely to be working full time
New data shows 56 per cent of former service members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) aged between 15 to 64 were more likely to…
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Netball Australia signs $15m deal with Victorian government
Netball Australia has entered into a five-year, $15 million partnership with the state government, following Hancock Prospecting’s sponsorship pull. The government announced the funding partnership…
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Derrimut brewery beer can best in Australia
A Derrimut brewery’s graphic talents were recognised recently when the can it designed for its spicy and sour craft beer was awarded the best in…
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Learn, play and meet at library’s new outdoor lounge
Residents will be able to study, play and meet in parkland after Keilor library’s new outdoor learning lounge was officially opened last week. Brimbank mayor…
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Liberals pledge cash for west roads
Three Melton roads will be upgraded as part of a $1.5 billion west roads package if the Liberals and Nationals win the November 26 state…
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Masterplan to help transform Sunshine
A new bus interchange will be created at Sunshine train station and the station entrance revamped under the state government’s Sunshine Precinct Masterplan. The masterplan…
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Commitment to increase Victorian Homebuyer Fund
The state government has committed to add $1.1 billion to the Victorian Homebuyer Fund. In a statement, the government said the new funding will add…
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Stay safe around water this Cup Day long weekend
Life Saving Victoria [LSV] is encouraging Victorians to stay safe around the water this Melbourne Cup long weekend. LSV health promotion and communications general manager…
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EPA pilot program expanded
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has expanded a pilot project that partnered officers with councils to investigate local environmental offences. EPA’s Officers for the Protection…
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Strategy to improve air quality announced
The state government has released a strategy aimed at improving air quality across the state. Energy, environment and climate action minister Lily D’Ambrosio released the…
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Creating connections between school and work opportunities
Victorian school students will soon have additional support to secure work placements and on-the job training, thanks to the state government’s School to Work program.…
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Remember: update voting enrolment details
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is reminding voters to update their enrolment details by 8pm, November 8 ahead of the state election on November 26.…
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